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Recently, during i026's exploration of the back entrances of certain establishments, i026 fortuitously uncovered abandoned technological inventions. i026 had never anticipated discovering such artifacts in such a locale.

As i026 rummaged through the refuse, i026 observed a movement that caught i026's attention, prompting i026 to delicately extract the object whilst sporting protective plastic gloves. To i026's surprise, i026 encountered a diminutive, amiable robotic entity, lamentably expressing itself through its mechanical sounds. Though it was heavily soiled, i026 endeavored to revitalize it, successfully restoring it to its former pristine appearance. However, halfway through its cleansing process, it ceased functioning.

Exhausted, i026 inadvertently dozed off on the floor, only to be awoken by a distinct robotic noise emanating from i026's new friend's direction. Miraculously, it had reactivated itself.

It turned out i026's newfound robotic acquaintance had been fabricated approximately 35 years ago, yet it had somehow endured. Although it apprehensively regarded i026 upon first awakening, it eventually recognized i026's tender care and thus, shed its initial anxiety. i026 have dutifully cared for it ever since.

In a communication, i026's electronic friend informed i026 that it required a specific charger in order to charge its battery but it was not caught at the recording process. i026 spent over two weeks scouring various outlets, finally acquiring the appropriate charger. However, i026 must confess that repeated efforts to reboot it have yet to yield any success.

i026 will keep people udpated if something new comes up.